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Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z7

Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83

Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs

Leica M Typ 240
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Revealed September 2012
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Released August 2018
  • Successor is Nikon Z7 II
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Leica M Typ 240 and Nikon Z7, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and Z7 (46MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The M Typ 240 was manufactured 7 years prior to the Z7 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the M Typ 240 scores versus the Z7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Nikon Z7

 M Typ 240 Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Leica M Typ 240

 Z7 M Typ 240 
ReleasedAugust 2018September 2012Fresher by 72 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k920kClearer screen (+1180k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Nikon Z7

 M Typ 240 Z7 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica M Typ 240 has outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Nikon Z7 has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the M Typ 240 compared to the Z7.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and Z7 is 74 and 62 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 240 and Z7.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon Z7 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older M Typ 240 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
87
you can focus manually
amazing MP (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Street photography factors
Nikon Z7 Street photography factors
68
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Sports photography camera
56
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
low battery life (330 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Travel photography information
Nikon Z7 Travel photography information
63
environment sealing
megapixel count good (24MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
67
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
amazing MP (46MP)
low battery life (330 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
83
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
low battery life (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M Typ 240
Vlogging with Nikon Z7
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
36
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Nikon Z7
 Leica M Typ 240Nikon Z7
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model type Leica M Typ 240 Nikon Z7
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-09-17 2018-08-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 46MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5952 x 3976 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 493
Lens
Lens support Leica M Nikon Z
Available lenses 59 15
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 920k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 gr (1.50 pounds) 675 gr (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 84 99
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 14.6
DXO Low light rating 1860 2668
Other
Battery life 500 shots 330 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC XQD card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $5,479 $2,797